Violence Prevention

Mission

To increase awareness of violence prevention; to enhance networking of community entities and promote best practices in violence prevention.

Members

Law enforcement, Judicial officers, Attorneys, Legislative personnel, and Health educators

Resources

  • Press Release – Internet Safety Month
  • Rep. Pritchard – Resolution to the School Shooter Game
  • Illinois Sex Offender Website
    • The Illinois State Police provides an online listing of sex offenders required to register in the State of Illinois. The database is updated daily and allows searching by name, city, county, zip code, compliance status, or any combination thereof.
  • Info 4 Parents – Canada
    • This website utilizes technology and the internet to provide parents with important strategies, information and discussion opportunities to help them empower their children to make proactive, positive and healthy choices.
  • National Crime Prevention Council
    • Gives important information on topics such as: bullying, cell phone safety, conflict resolution, cyberbullying, disaster preparedness, drug abuse, fraud and identity theft, Halloween safety, hate crimes, home and neighborhood safety, internet safety, school safety, violent crime and personal safety, volunteering, and workplace safety
  • McGruff the Crime Dog: National Crime Prevention Council
    Gives advice on how to deal with certain situations like bullying, guns, drugs, home safety, online safety, and community safety. There are interactive games to play, stories to read, and other cool stuff to look at on this website.